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Alain Bombard

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French scientist (1924-2005)

FrancePoliticiansLived 1924 to 2005 · aged 80
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Alain Bombard was a French biologist, physician and politician, famous for sailing across the Atlantic Ocean in a small boat without provisions. In 1951, while working as a physician, he was unable to save the victims of a shipwreck.

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Awards 4

2000Glory of sport
1954Mungo Park Medal
Officer of the Legion of Honour
Officer of the Order of Maritime Merit

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Pierre de CoubertinAlso won Glory of sportJacques CousteauAlso won Officer of the Order of Maritime MeritBertrand PiccardAlso won Mungo Park MedalFreya Madeline StarkAlso won Mungo Park MedalOlivier de KersausonAlso won Officer of the Order of Maritime MeritÉric TabarlyAlso won Glory of sport

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Alain Bombard was a French biologist, physician and politician, famous for sailing across the Atlantic Ocean in a small boat without provisions. In 1951, while working as a physician, he was unable to save the victims of a shipwreck. Motivated by this experience and hoping to save future lives, he theorized that it was possible to survive at sea for an extended period by living off the ocean. To test his theory, Bombard decided to sail across the Atlantic in an inflatable Zodiac bringing no food and water.

Country
France
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2005 · aged 80
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